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Sculpt update on The Queen - (Aliens 86) and the Egg Morpher (Aliens: Defiance). All 1:18 scale, sculpted using Aves FIXIT sculpt by Aves Studio LLC.
Began sculpting the lower jaw of the Queen. Started with a rough sculpt of the jaw, eyeballing the proportion and adding addition girth to the sculpt that once cured can be reduced through carving and sanding.
You can see my progression via the images attached. The next step will be to add a separate gumline that will include a set of lower teeth. Again, separate from the jaw so I can cast the piece in clear resin when it's time for replication.
The "neck" of the queen will need to be reworked once the master casts have been made. I'm using the smaller Revoltech Queen figure as an articulation reference for much of the articulation points for my sculpt.
For the Eggmorpher from Defiance, I've been sculpting the details to the back of the creature including the "pipes" as I like to call them as well as the separate spinal piece that emerges just below the back of the neck.
Next challenge for this sculpt will be the hands and the upper legs.
I've got a ton of pieces to mold and cast. And since just getting over a bad illness and this hurricane scare, it put me off a couple weeks. Sorry about that. I will always try for sure to get one update a week...don't want anyone to think I've fallen off LOL!
Hope you enjoyed the update! Always, more to come!
#alien #aliens #aliensdefiance #darkhorsecomics #eggmorpher #thequeen #alienhive #sculpting #monsters #customactionfigures #aves #art #xenomorph #lv426 #sithfire30
Sculpt progress on the Newborn - Alien: Resurrection - 1:18 scale. Sculpt made entirely from Aves FIXIT Sculpt by Aves Studio LLC
I said "entirely" because it's the first figure I have created so far in which I haven't used a frame of any kind to sculpt upon. Total FIXIT with a little weight to it - makes it feel expensive LOL! I need to do a scale shot to show how it scales to my 3.75" figures in the series.
Working on completing the lower abdomen of the creature, which will connect via a ball socket to the upper torso...that comes later in the casting phase. Right now, all the parts will be connected via wire or wax clay. Haven't completed the back section of the lower abdomen yet.
Next step after finishing the lower abdomen will be the upper arms and the hips. I plan on tooling the arms with traditional shoulder joints with the hips being connected via ball sockets. This can all change as the sculpt progresses.
Hope you all enjoy the update. More to come! #newborn #alienresurrection #miniature #customactionfigure #alien #adi #studioadi
Sculpt progress on the Neomorph - 1:18 scale - Alien:Covenant
Tabled for a few weeks while I got started on a few others projects but back at it over the weekend focusing on the mouth. I have mentioned that I plan to do variants of this head sculpt (open mouth, closed, concept etc) and decided it would be easier to build the variants if I was to sculpt the open mouth first than to try to do it vice-versa.
Sculpt is based on concept art by Colvin Shulver. Find his work on ArtStation. www.artstation.com/artwork/bxJYo as well as the build work from Odd Studio
First was to drill and clear out a cavity for the mouth's opening, then build up the mandible, allow to cure, then the tongue and upper jaw.
Using Aves FIXIT for the build (Aves Studio LLC). Added a dime to give a sense of scale for the piece. The teeth are still being refined. I hope to have the head sculpted and reduce the ear openings a bit on my next go. More to come!!! #alien #aliens #aliencovenant #neomorph #oddstudio #concept #miniature #customactionfigure #monsters #sculpture
Paint update on the "crabwalker" Alien as seen in the deleted scenes from the 1979 Sir Ridley Scott film - ALIEN. 1:18 scale.
Meant to post an update earlier this week but unfortunately I had to make some repairs to my "crabwalker" figure due to some loose shoulder joints and air bubbles discovered in one of the upper arms while cleaning them up. It's important to correct this as the two arms hold most of the weight of the figure while in the "crabwalking" position - they need to be strong and stable with tight joint work. The figure can also stand semi-upright, recreating the scene where the alien rises slowly in front of Lambert.
Now primed with about three to four coats of undercoat gray acrylic, it's ready to be painted. More updates to come! #alien #nostromo #painting #crabwalker #deletedscene #customactionfigure
Sculpt progress on the Newborn - Alien: Resurrection - 1:18 scale. Sculpt made entirely from Aves FIXIT Sculpt by Aves Studio LLC
I said "entirely" because it's the first figure I have created so far in which I haven't used a frame of any kind to sculpt upon. Total FIXIT with a little weight to it - makes it feel expensive LOL! I need to do a scale shot to show how it scales to my 3.75" figures in the series.
Working on completing the lower abdomen of the creature, which will connect via a ball socket to the upper torso...that comes later in the casting phase. Right now, all the parts will be connected via wire or wax clay. Haven't completed the back section of the lower abdomen yet.
Next step after finishing the lower abdomen will be the upper arms and the hips. I plan on tooling the arms with traditional shoulder joints with the hips being connected via ball sockets. This can all change as the sculpt progresses.
Hope you all enjoy the update. More to come! #newborn #alienresurrection #miniature #customactionfigure #alien #adi #studioadi
Completed the upper portion of the Queen's carapace - ALIENS - 1:18 scale. Probably a few minor additions, retouches and adjustments but all in all complete...now onto the belly of this piece. Then the head, neck.....a long way to go! More to come! #aliens #queen #xenomorph #ripley #customactionfigure #avesfixitsculpt #sculpting
Sculpt update on "Sleeping" Ripley - Narcissus Shuttle - ALIEN 79, 1:18 scale.
Recreating the final scene in ALIEN where Ripley begins her ill fated hypersleep aboard the Narcissus shuttle.
The figure casting has accrued some sculpting revisions - minor but needed. You may see some mild shading around the face, epoxy that was added especially for the cheekbones that had to be raised.
The figure fits into a bedding that was sculpted with AVES FIXIT and shaped before curing to fit the figure in place.
The canopy shots have been adjusted to soften the vacuumed plastic imperfections since it distorts the white resin copy of the sculpt beneath. So it's kinda like an overlay till the final figure is painted.
So this piece will go into the Narcissus Shuttle diorama I am currently building. I am working on a sleeping Jones the Cat that will be included with Ripley within the pod.
Thanks for your patience with the updates. I'm enjoying my new job and I feel I will be able to commit more time in the evenings to increase my sculpt work on the several projects you all have been following here.
More to come!!
#alien #narcissus #Ripley #sleepchamber #customactionfigure #sculpt #art #shuttle #diorama
There are only 14 of these ladies left. This short run was a collaboration with myself and 2 other toy makers. I sculpted the head from scratch by hand. The headsculpt was cast in resin and the body was made by one of the other toy makers. He also created wooden crosses and slime. Finally cards were made by another toymaker with resealable bubbles.
Anyone interested they're available at durobo.bigcartel.com
These corduroy pants were custom made by Monika at www.etsy.com/shop/DollClothesStore
If you are looking for well made clothes for your dolls or action figures, you should visit her Etsy store.
"Nobody is out there tonight. The spongy green lawn between here and the beach is empty, except for an occasional wild dog on the putting green. They like the dampness, the good footing, and the high sweet smell of slow-rotting coconuts. I sit here on my yellow lamp-lit porch, swilling rum, and work up a fine gut-level understanding of what it must feel like to be a wild dog."
Want to own this custom figure, or one like it? Head on over to my eBay auctions to see what's available this week! ---> rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=...
To see more, visit ---> www.mintconditioncustom.com/ras-al-ghul-league-of-shadows...
To see exclusive WIP photos, see the video ---> www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQXkCpejkDc
I always wanted Mattel to make a proper Ra's Al Ghul Batman Begins figure, but they never did. I couldn't let that stand, so here I bring you Ra's Al Ghul in full League of Shadows ninja gear! Ra's al Ghul was made using a Star Wars the Black Series Episode 3 Obi-Wan Kenobi, the head from a Movie Masters Ra's Al Ghul, and the forearms from a Movie Masters Batman Begins Batman. I fused the Batman Begins forearms to Ra's arm, and used Aves Apoxie Sculpt to blend it in and fill in the gaps. I also added plating to the back of the hands (including the rivets!) with styrene. I replaced the lower cloak with fabric. The belt is made using strip styrene, with the belt buckle being fodder that happened to be perfectly movie accurate. Everything was repainted the dark brown of the costume from the movie, with the gauntlets dry brushed lightly for a metallic look. The head was also completely repainted, and I even sculpted in to remove that weird open mouth gap he had before. One katana later and Leauge of Shadows Ra's Al Ghul is ready to take down Batman and do all that is necessary to cleanse the world of corruption!
3D printed articulated action figure of Darth Talon (the trooper is a Hasbro 6'' figure). Printed through Shapeways: www.shapeways.com/shops/Strangefate
Lightsabers were printed too.
Sculpt progress on the Neomorph - 1:18 scale - Alien:Covenant
Tabled for a few weeks while I got started on a few others projects but back at it over the weekend focusing on the mouth. I have mentioned that I plan to do variants of this head sculpt (open mouth, closed, concept etc) and decided it would be easier to build the variants if I was to sculpt the open mouth first than to try to do it vice-versa.
Sculpt is based on concept art by Colvin Shulver. Find his work on ArtStation. www.artstation.com/artwork/bxJYo as well as the build work from Odd Studio
First was to drill and clear out a cavity for the mouth's opening, then build up the mandible, allow to cure, then the tongue and upper jaw.
Using Aves FIXIT for the build (Aves Studio LLC). Added a dime to give a sense of scale for the piece. The teeth are still being refined. I hope to have the head sculpted and reduce the ear openings a bit on my next go. More to come!!! #alien #aliens #aliencovenant #neomorph #oddstudio #concept #miniature #customactionfigure #monsters #sculpture
Here he is in all his Film Classic Hollywood Glory. The Adventures of Robin Hood featuring the Errol Flynn likeness, costume, and accessories that make up this little classic doll. Costume is handmade including some of the accessories, plus some pre-made items like bow, arrows, boots, bits and pieces from my own collection of loose items from other dolls. The figure stands approximately 12 inches and is fully articulated. You can create your own poses. Small foot stand, to keep him upright.
3D printed articulated action figure of Darth Talon (the trooper is a Hasbro 6'' figure). Printed through Shapeways: www.shapeways.com/shops/Strangefate
Lightsabers were printed too.
Custom action figure made by John Mallamas, aka 'Jin Saotome'.
Head on over to www.jinsaotomesdangeroustoys.com/ and check out all my work. There's also Guides and Tutorials to help you make your own custom figures as well as links to find all the tools and paints you need!
I'm starting a new project customizing a BVS Superman action figure! The main reason for this is simple! Although I really like the BVS figure as a show piece also wanted to add a figure to my collection to be used in doll and action figure comics and stories! The BVS Superman however is very bulky and posing is limited! My plan is to customize a figure that falls somewhere between the MOS Superman and the BVS Superman! This may be a complete failure but I hope to at least learn some things from this process! The first step was to remove the suit and take a look at the body structure!
So basically, this figure uses the MOS body with added prosthetic pieces on the thighs and lats! The body is also painted silver! The figures ankles and foot pegs are shorter! Many complained about the height of the MOS figure because he wasn't compatible with other Hot Toys 1/6th figures!
The suit is made of a pliable synthetic material that is fairly elastic and fits the figure like a glove! It's also somewhat sheer so that the silver body beneath can be seen giving the suit a kind of sheen!
I'll continue chronicling my progress as I go and hopefully I won't completely embarrass myself with a big fat fail!
Want to own this custom figure, or one like it? Head on over to my eBay auctions to see what's available this week! ---> rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=...
To see more, visit ---> www.mintconditioncustom.com/batman-1989-movie-style-custo...
To see exclusive WIP photos, see the video ---> www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1wNqmRSBrA
Due to the way the license is set up, NECA wasn't allowed to make a straight 7" figure of Michael Keaton's Batman portrayal from 1989. The only way they could do it is to paint it in the old NES video game colors. I decided to change it and repaint the entire thing to look like the movie. This involved taking apart the entire figure, including removing the head from inside the cowl (yes there's a full Michael Keaton face under there). All the pieces were prepped, and then painted. I even put detailing in the face, including the black makeup around the eyes. For the cape, I dediced to do something extra. I took some black rayon material, and used a movie accurate cape pattern to make it. I then made a second cape, and added some wires running through the top for Batman to hold in his hands outstretched to mimic when he first appears in the movie. And now this custom Batman 1989 action figure is ready to take down the criminals of Gotham City!
Paint progress on the Newborn - 1:18 scale - Alien: Resurrection. Musée Miniature et Cinéma piece for director Jean-Pierre Jeunet and the CARO / JEUNET expo.
Working on the first couple layers of the face, eyes, mouth. Very fleshy at this stage - want to highlight it out a bit with some aged whites or even lighter tans with a hint of greens running through it. Will begin moving toward the back of the head and neck over the next day or so.
Difficult for me to work on this piece all in one day due to my work and home schedule so I'm doing the best I can- Living for a quiet weekend. To have more time to paint this and much more.
Hope you enjoy the works in progress... #aliens #alien #newborn #painting #sculpture #customactionfigure #miniature #caro_jeunet
Sculpt progress to the Alien Queen - ALIENS - 1:18 scale.
Completed the carapace (crown) of the Queen...next step iis the head. Three versions of the head sculpt come to mind ...
1. Docile, as she appeared when Ripley first discovered her, having the head tucked up into the carapace.
2. Teeth shown, mouth closed.
3. Mouth opened.
Think that should cover it :).
Am still considering a hinged jaw variant if I can make it work. We'll see. Hope you enjoy the new images!!!
Also need to begin thinking about how the heck I'm gonna cast this thing!!!
#aliens #hive #queen #xenomorph #ripley #powerloader #sulaco #miniature #avesfixitsculpt #avesstudio #customactionfigure
Custom 3D printed swords for 6 and 7 inch action figures, there's versions that work for male and female MOTU figures.
Test prints to check the results and fitting in MOTU hands.
They can be ordered through Shapeways
Figure sculpt update for 3/18/22 -
Migraines took me out periodically over the the past couple weeks...those of you that suffer them know what I'm talking about. Unfortunate reason for the delay but feeling much better now
Update of Jedi Dass Jennir from the Dark Horse Comics series Dark Times (Out of the Wilderness arc). I finished sculpting the hair, arms, chest and back. Next comes the details to the belt and his holster. I have to sculpt it in such a way where articulation won't be hindered when positioning him on his steed. I'd rather the figure not be built on a parts swapping gimmick but worse case scenario, I sculpt a second lower body of his legs in a static sitting position and forget about it. It's more work but it's a personal project so why not? We'll see.
Next up is progress made on the bounty hunter Falco Sang from the same series. I finished sculpting his upper body along with detailing to the front and back of his chest harness/gun holster. The actual holsters themselves are being sculpted separately and will be attached in such a way as not to impede on the arm articulation. I have a couple ideas on how to accomplish that. Also working on custom weapons seen in the comic using some Marauder GR weapons I purchased a few years back along with some various Star Wars themed weapondry.
Finally sculpt progress made on the Bounty Hunter of Ord Mantell, Skorr. This character comes from the classic Marvel comics strip of the same title. Body sculpt build is complete, and I’ve started sculpting the boots which will be shown in a future update. Starting from the bottom, up and will add some additional articulation as I go forward. The frame was originally a Boss Fight Studio Spartan and has worked very well for this build so far.
That’s it for now! As of this update, I was able to get some additional sculpt work completed so I’m shooting those updates now and will have that up soon. Just didn’t want too much time to go by without an update.
Hope you enjoy and thanks again for your continued interest and support for my work. ❤
#starwars #darkhorsecomics #dassjennir #jedi #falcosang #marvel #classicstarwars #skorr #bountyhunterofordmantell #bountyhunter #sculpting #art #customs #customactionfigure #hobby #epoxy #avesfixit #avessculpt #miniature
Sculpt progress on the Neomorph - 1:18 scale - Alien:Covenant
Tabled for a few weeks while I got started on a few others projects but back at it over the weekend focusing on the mouth. I have mentioned that I plan to do variants of this head sculpt (open mouth, closed, concept etc) and decided it would be easier to build the variants if I was to sculpt the open mouth first than to try to do it vice-versa.
Sculpt is based on concept art by Colvin Shulver. Find his work on ArtStation. www.artstation.com/artwork/bxJYo as well as the build work from Odd Studio
First was to drill and clear out a cavity for the mouth's opening, then build up the mandible, allow to cure, then the tongue and upper jaw.
Using Aves FIXIT for the build (Aves Studio LLC). Added a dime to give a sense of scale for the piece. The teeth are still being refined. I hope to have the head sculpted and reduce the ear openings a bit on my next go. More to come!!! #alien #aliens #aliencovenant #neomorph #oddstudio #concept #miniature #customactionfigure #monsters #sculpture
8.7.21 - Sculpt update for the "Tropical Rainforest" Concept creature for both A New Hope and Dark Horse Comics, Knights of the Old Republic and Gribbet the Bounty Hunter from the Archie Goodwin, Al Williamson comic series, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunter of Ord Mantell. 1:18 scale.
Had several weeks of personal tasks to deal with that took me from my sculpt time but here we are again, back to it. This represents only a few days of work so bear with me while I accumulate more hours of work to show significant progress in the future.
Simplest update first, Gribbet. Currently filling out the bodywork. Detailed sculpting will follow soon. Some would question why I don't simply begin sculpting the detail directly on the plastic frame..I feel this way helps with building proportion.
Next, the Tropical Rainforest concept for Star Wars: A New Hope. I have a torso built up but nothing of any detail yet. Began sculpting some of the leaves that will assist in the figure's stance. Right now they are being held in place by some wax clay and a temporary stand I made from one of my earlier ideas that didn't fly. I'd love the idea of some transparency in the floral extremities but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.
Finally, the Revwien pilot from Dark Horse Comics series Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Continued work on the arm detail. Finishing up the upper sleeves to the shoulders. Also added the finger-like protrusions. I'm not sure if these extend from the arms to grip items or used in some sort of "anti-grav" manipulation...who knows? I look at this as being an exo-suit to the plant-like body beneath. Added some additional details to the head as well.
I need to find the time to order some molding and casting supplies and get some of these original sculpts replicated for tooling alternative sculpts and paint.
More to come! Thinking of sneaking in some ALIEN work in the next update. Have some monsters that are getting their undies in a wad waiting to be updated LOL!
Thanks again for the kind words and continued interest in my work!
#starwars #alien #sculpting #darkhorsecomics #marvel #bountyhunter #concept #customactionfigure #monsters #miniature #actionfigure #art
Finally completed the 1:18 scaled action figure build of yours truley sporting a Nostromo styled EVA suit. Had to do some readjustments of the articulation points. Now that's it's finished, trying to decide what color scheme the suit shall be. Suggestions? I was thinking a dirty orange/brown or black/grays. #alien #nostromo #EVA #selfportrait #customactionfigure
This is my favorite. I'm vary happy with the way he has turned out. I am still adjusting to the added articulation. I'm used to dealing with Barbie Ken and FR dolls. I considered purchasing some female action figures but I have yet to see one that I like!
Picked up some pretty awesome figures called Morphonauts at Fan X - all the limbs and accessories have metal joints that attach via the magnetic torso. Thanks for the unique figures Bo!
#morphonauts #toy_photographers #utahtoycrew #joecowtoy #pyronaut #pyro #flames #enlightapp #epic #customactionfigures #acba #articulatedcomicbookart #toyartistry #southernutah #cedarcityutah #sunset #goldenhour #stuckinplastic
I'm starting a new project customizing a BVS Superman action figure! The main reason for this is simple! Although I really like the BVS figure as a show piece also wanted to add a figure to my collection to be used in doll and action figure comics and stories! The BVS Superman however is very bulky and posing is limited! My plan is to customize a figure that falls somewhere between the MOS Superman and the BVS Superman! This may be a complete failure but I hope to at least learn some things from this process! The first step was to remove the suit and take a look at the body structure!
So basically, this figure uses the MOS body with added prosthetic pieces on the thighs and lats! The body is also painted silver! The figures ankles and foot pegs are shorter! Many complained about the height of the MOS figure because he wasn't compatible with other Hot Toys 1/6th figures!
The suit is made of a pliable synthetic material that is fairly elastic and fits the figure like a glove! It's also somewhat sheer so that the silver body beneath can be seen giving the suit a kind of sheen!
I'll continue chronicling my progress as I go and hopefully I won't completely embarrass myself with a big fat fail!